USCIS Changes Validity Rules for Form I-693 Medical Exams: What Applicants Need to Know

13 June 2025 Β· Europe Permit

  • πŸ“… Effective June 11, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated the validity of Form I-693.

  • πŸ“ Form I-693, the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, is now valid only while the associated immigration application is pending.

  • 🚫 If the application is withdrawn or denied, the previously submitted Form I-693 is no longer valid.

  • πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ This change applies to all applications filed on or after June 11, 2025.

  • πŸ”„ Applicants may need to submit a new Form I-693 if their initial application is denied or withdrawn.

  • πŸ“Œ The policy aims to ensure that medical examinations reflect the applicant’s current health status.

  • πŸ•’ This update replaces the previous policy, which allowed indefinite validity for forms signed after November 1, 2023.

  • πŸ’Ό Green card applicants and others adjusting their status in the U.S. should be aware of this change to avoid delays.

  • πŸ“’ USCIS has announced this change to streamline the immigration process and maintain up-to-date health records.

  • βœ… Applicants are encouraged to submit the most recent Form I-693 to facilitate timely processing of their applications.

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